Seven Attorneys from Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben are Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Edition
Minneapolis, MN, August 2022 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce seven attorneys are recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 edition. An additional attorney has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch 2023 edition. The attorneys, who were nominated by their peers for the listing, and…
Attorney Kojo Addo Named 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star
All of us at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. congratulate Kojo Addo for being named a 2022 “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Minnesota are named Rising Stars which acknowledges the up-and-coming attorneys in the state. His commitment to justice and advocacy, coupled with compassion, as…
Attorney Cody Scharpf Named 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Star
All of us at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben P.A. congratulate Cody Scharpf for being named a 2022 “Rising Star” by Minnesota Super Lawyers. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Minnesota are named Rising Stars which acknowledges the up-and-coming attorneys in the state. Cody is proud to be a part of the Schwebel,…
Six Attorneys From Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Have Been Named 2022 Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Minneapolis, MN, July 18, 2022 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorneys Kojo Addo, Matthew Barber, Cole Dixon, Jennifer Olson, Cody Scharpf and Alicia Sieben have been named to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars List. “The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception:…
Ten Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Attorneys Selected to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers List
Minneapolis, MN – July 18, 2022 – Personal injury law firm Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben is pleased to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been named to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. An additional six attorneys from the firm have been named to the 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for a total of 16 out…
Attorney Hannah Albrecht Receives the 2022 North Star Lawyer Award for Pro Bono Work
Hannah Albrecht of Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben received the 2022 North Star Lawyer award to recognize her pro bono work for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. The North Star Lawyer award is a recognition by the Minnesota State Bar Association for lawyers who have completed 50 hours or more of pro bono work in the previous calendar year. In 2021,…
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Attorney Paul Godlewski Encourages Fellow Motorcycle Riders to Review Their Insurance Policies During Riding Season
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR MOTORCYCLE AND TRIKE RIDERS TO REVIEW YOUR INSURANCE POLICIES NOW THAT THE RIDING SEASON HAS STARTED I have been riding motorcycles, and more recently a trike, for 25 years. I am a member of the American Motorcycle Association, the North Star Chapter of Minnesota Wings, and the Gold Wing Road Riders Association….
How Much Is My Case Worth?
A common question we receive after it is determined that an injured person has a viable case is “so…how much money is my case worth?” Great question! However, it is too early to answer. There are several factors that need be taken into consideration when evaluating the value of your case. Some of these factors include: –…
100 Deadliest Days of Summer Auto Accident Safety Guide
Summer brings warm weather and good times to our Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas, but it also adds traffic to our roadways. We encourage you to drive smart and drive defensively with all the additional drivers and vehicles on the road. After all, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, the time between…
What Should I Do After Being Involved in a Motor Vehicle Collision?
What should I do after being involved in a motor vehicle collision? If you find yourself involved in a car crash, below are the steps I’d recommend you take: Call 911. The police will help clear the crash scene, facilitate an exchange of information, and medical personnel will be dispatched if needed. If you are…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Spring Motorcycle Safety Guide
Motorcycle season is here. Riders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and the Dakotas are sprucing up their rides and planning summer fun. At Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, we’re asking motorcyclists to take extra safety precautions this year before hitting the open road. Establishing good safety habits, following expert riding tips, developing a sound riding strategy and…
Remembering Attorney Robert J. Schmitz
Robert J. Schmitz We at Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben lost a dear friend, teacher and consummate professional when 67-year-old Robert Schmitz died on June 22, 2021. Raised on the east side of St. Paul, Bob married his high school sweetheart and went to Michell night law school so he could support his family with a…
Minnesota Pedestrian Fatalities Highest in Five Years Because of Speeding Drivers
There has been a surge of speeding in Minnesota, resulting in the highest rate of fatalities in five years. In 2021, there were 57 pedestrians killed in the state. That was a significant difference from the previous average, which was 42 per year during the past 13 years. Traffic accident deaths were also the highest…
What’s the Benefit of Hiring an Attorney From Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben?
LET US EASE THE BURDEN – When you’re injured in an accident you will be faced with a lot of challenges most people have never had to deal with. You will be missing work and incurring wage loss. You’ll be seeking medical care and incurring medical expenses. You’ll be getting called by insurance companies. By…
What Should I Do if I’m Asked for a Statement by the Other Insurance Company?
After an automobile collision you may get a call or contact from the other person’s insurance company asking you to give a statement. If you already have a lawyer, you should tell that insurance company to contact your lawyer. If you are not represented, you should be very careful about giving a statement to the…
I Have Been in a Car Accident. Who Is Going to Pay My Medical Bills and Wage Loss?
I have been in a car accident. Who is going to pay my medical bills and wage loss? These are common concerns for someone injured in a crash. Minnesota is a no-fault state. Your own car insurance will pay all your medical bills up to $20,000.00. If you incur wage loss, they will compensate you…
Attorney Cody Scharpf Answers the Two Questions She Gets Asked the Most
Do I have a personal injury case? What types of cases does Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben handle? These are often the top two questions I receive. Personal Injury cases involve claims against a negligent individual or corporation, the result of which causes an innocent party to be injured and incur medical expenses, wage loss, and…
Jim Schwebel Receives Lifetime Achievement Award From the Minnesota Association for Justice
Minneapolis, MN, August 24, 2021 – Jim Schwebel has received the lifetime achievement award from the Minnesota Association for Justice. “The Minnesota Association for Justice (MAJ) was established in 1954 by a small group of lawyers dedicated to protecting the rights of the injured and accused. The MAJ was created to better represent the overall interests…
Attorney Peter Riley Receives Leadership Award From American Board of Trial Advocates
Minneapolis, MN, August 19, 2021 – Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben attorney Peter Riley has received a leadership award from the American Board of Trail Advocates (ABOTA) Minnesota chapter. Peter was recognized for his work with the ABOTA foundation as well as his organizational leadership on the state and national level. “The primary purpose of ABOTA as…
Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben Offering $10,000 Reward for Information Leading to Arrest and Conviction in Road Rage Shooting
$10,000 REWARD Minneapolis, MN, July 28, 2021 – The tragic Road Rage Shooting of July 6, 2021 which resulted in the death of Jay Boughton remains unsolved. Jay was on his way home from coaching with his son in the car when someone opened fire. He died a short time later. Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben…